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Paynes Prairie History Hike

Adventure Outpost Tours, ancient Indian trail, Archaeology, Bald eagle nesting, Bartram, Birding, Bison, Civil War History, De Soto exploration, Florida history, Guided Tours, Hernando de Soto, Hiking, Interesting plants, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, North Florida, old ferry crossing, Plant lore, Rentals, river otters, Seminole War history, Spanish Cattle Ranch, Spanish Mission history, State Park, steamboat era history, steamboat landing, Timucua Indians, Wild Horses, Wildlife refuge, wildlife watching, William Bartram

Paynes Prairie History Hike Group size: 1 – 24 people Trip time: 2 – 3 hours Skill level: Great for anyone capable of a 3 – 4 mile hike. (Shorter hikes and wheelchair accessible routes also available. Cost: $20 per person Dates: Check the calendar...

Orange Lake

Adventure Outpost Tours, Archaeology, Bald eagle nesting, Birding, Cross Creek, De Soto exploration, floating islands, Florida history, fresh water marsh, Guided Tours, Interesting plants, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, Mesic forest, North Florida, Plant lore, Rentals, Seminole War history, Wildlife refuge, wildlife watching, William Bartram

Orange Lake Canoe and Kayak Trip Group size: 1 – 24 people Trip time:  3 – 3.5 hours Skill level: This is an easy paddle on quiet waters, suitable for all skill levels. Cost: $$50 per person. With your own boat it’s $35. Dates: Check the calendar for...

Ocklawaha River Gore’s Landing – Eureka

Adventure Outpost Tours, Archaeology, Birding, De Soto exploration, Florida history, Guided Tours, Hernando de Soto, Interesting plants, Mesic forest, monkey, National Park, North Florida, old ferry crossing, Plant lore, Rentals, River, river otters, Seminole War history, Shuttle available, Spanish Mission history, State Park, Steamboat history, steamboat landing, swamp exploration, Timucua Indians, turtles, Wildlife refuge, wildlife watching

We offer 3 guided canoe and kayak trips on the Ocklawaha River: Ocklawaha River: Gore’s Landing – Eureka (see description below) Ocklawaha River:  Silver  River – Gore’s Landing Florida’s Pompeii – The Reservoir (Rodman Dam) Ocklawaha River: Gore’s...

Ichetucknee River

Adventure Outpost Tours, Archaeology, Birding, Blue Springs, De Soto exploration, Florida history, fresh water marsh, Guided Tours, Hernando de Soto, Indian mounds, Interesting plants, kayaking in springs, Manatee encounters, Manatee Tours, manatees, Mesic forest, North Florida, Plant lore, Rentals, River, river otters, Shuttle available, Spanish Mission history, Spanish Mission site, Spring hopping, spring run, Springs, State Park, swamp exploration, Timucua Indians, turtles, Wildlife refuge, wildlife watching

Ichetucknee River Kayak and Canoe tours We offer several options for paddling the Ichetucknee River. We have a Short trip (2 hours), a Longer trip (4-5 hours) and also unguided/rental canoe or kayak trips with a shuttle. Short trip: (Head spring to Hwy 27 bridge)...

Hontoon Island

Adventure Outpost Tours, Archaeology, Bartram, Birding, Blue Springs, floating islands, Florida history, fresh water marsh, Guided Tours, Indian mounds, Interesting plants, kayaking in springs, Manatee encounters, Manatee Tours, manatees, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, National Park, North Florida, Plant lore, Rentals, River, river otters, Shell midden, Shuttle available, spring, spring run, Springs, State Park, steamboat era history, swamp exploration, Timucua Indians, turtles, Wildlife refuge, wildlife watching, William Bartram

Hontoon Island Kayak (& Canoe) Tour Group size: 1 – 24 Trip time: 4.5 – 5 hours Skill level: Intermediate, narrow winding creek can be a challenge for novices Cost Most guided tours are $50 per person. (includes boat, paddle, vest, shuttling and your...